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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.16, 13,394.48 and 2,355.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.16, 13,394.48 and 2,355.37 is: 3,533.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.16 : 13,394.48 = 2,355.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.16/13,394.48 = 2,355.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.16x = 13,394.48 × 2,355.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.16x = 31,548,956.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,548,956.36/8,929.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.25

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